{"title":"Saint Romanos the Melodist","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Romanos the Melodist (c. 490–556) is one of the greatest hymnographers of the Orthodox Church, composer of over a thousand kontakia — poetic homilies set to music. Born in Syria, he served as a deacon in Constantinople, where the Theotokos appeared to him in a vision and granted him the gift of sacred song. His most beloved work is the Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos. He is celebrated on October 1. Our handcrafted collection honors his memory through Byzantine devotional items, each made in our Ohio workshop using traditional techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"3-5x4-saint-romoanos-the-melodist-orthodox-embroidered-pocket-icon-or-patch","title":"Saint Romanos The Melodist Orthodox Embroidered Pocket Icon or Patch Orthodox Icon – Pocket Icon – 3.5x4\" – Embroidered","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully crafted Orthodox embroidered icon of Saint Romanos the Melodist. Intricate 3.5x4\" patch featuring the saint in ornate robes, holding a scroll, perfect for devotional display or religious attire. A timeless piece of spiritual art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Pocket Icon","offer_id":46683431928066,"sku":"ET-26283744589","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hook Side Backing\/Patch","offer_id":47421246570754,"sku":"ET-26283769693","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.7109474968_jyrw.jpg?v=1755621998"},{"product_id":"saint-romanos-the-melodist-prayer-card-laminated-orthodox-christian-icon-2-38-x-2-75-pocket-size","title":"Saint Romanos the Melodist Prayer Card Laminated Orthodox Christian Icon Orthodox Icon – Prayer Card – 2.38 x 2.75 inches","description":"A beautifully embroidered-style laminated prayer card featuring Saint Romanos the Melodist, the great hymnographer of the Church. This compact devotional card includes a printed prayer honoring St. Romanos and is perfect for personal prayer, gifts, or parish use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 2.38 x 2.75 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSaint: St. Romanos the Melodist (Righteous Romanos)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFront: High-quality photo of our machine-embroidered icon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBack: Full printed prayer to St. Romanos\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Laminated for durability\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in our small Orthodox workshop in Columbus, Ohio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSaint Romanos is beloved as the “sweet-voiced nightingale of the Church,” and this pocket-sized card is ideal for feast days, choir members, chanters, gifts for converts, or everyday devotion.","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47100241772802,"sku":"ET-4416678583","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.7514676833_h4mm.jpg?v=1764817345"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/collections\/il_fullxfull.7109474968_jyrw.jpg?v=1786149843","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxgiftsandcrafts.com\/collections\/saint-romanos-the-melodist.oembed","provider":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}